Spotting
Guide
 The
key to successful spot removal is getting to it as quick
as possible. Keep this page bookmarked, or make a copy of
it so you will be able to refer to it when you need it.
Be sure to let your friends and family know about this spotting
guide so they will be able to use it as well.
YOUR BASIC SPOT REMOVAL
KIT Keep the following items on hand so you will
be prepared to handle fresh spills on your carpet: Neutral
dish detergent such as Joy® or Dawn® (dilute 20:1);
clear household ammonia; white vinegar (dilute 1:1); wet
spotter such as Spot Gone®; dry spotter such as Dissolve®;
paint thinner; hydrogen peroxide (3% solution) for bleaching;
denatured or isopropyl alcohol; a good supply of white terry
cloths; and a spotting brush. If you have pets, stock a
bacteria/enzyme digester such as Liquid Alive®. A wet/dry
vac is great to have as well.
General Spot Treatment Instructions
For a Specific Stain Please Visit Stain
Master. com
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Spot
Removal Steps
Act Quickly! Most carpet available today has been treated
with a stain-resist treatment, so many spills can be removed
if immediate action is taken. The longer the delay, the
higher the probability of a spill becoming a permanent stain.
Remember, staining is influenced by many factors, and no
carpet is completely stain proof.
Blot liquids with a dry, white, absorbent cloth or white
(no printing) paper towels.
Do not scrub the area! Scrubbing can cause pile distortion
in the affected area. Continue to use a dry cloth or paper
towels until the area is completely dry. For semi-solids,
gently scrape up with a rounded spoon. Solids should be
broken up and vacuumed until completely removed.
If the spot can be identified, locate the substance in
the spot removal computer and follow the directions carefully.
Pretest any spot removal agent in an inconspicuous area
to make certain the solution will not damage the fiber or
the dye. After applying several drops to the testing area,
hold a white cloth on the wet area for 10 seconds. Examine
the carpet and cloth for color transfer, color change, or
damage to the carpet. If a change occurs, another cleaning
solution should be selected.
Apply a small amount of the selected cleaning solution
to a white cloth, allow to sit for about 10 minutes and
work in gently.
Work from the edges of the spill to the center to prevent
the spill from spreading. Do not scrub! Blot, absorbing
as much as possible, and repeat if necessary.
Continue using the first cleaning solution as long as there
is a transfer of the spill to the cloth. It is not necessary
to use all of the cleaning solutions if the first solution
removes the spill. Be patient! Complete removal of the spill
may require repeating the same step several times.
After the spill has been completely removed, rinse the
affected area thoroughly with cold water, and blot with
a dry cloth until all of the solution has been removed.
Some cleaning solutions will cause rapid soiling if the
solution is not completely removed. Apply a one-half inch
layer of white paper towels to the affected area, and weigh
down with a flat, heavy object. Continue to change paper
towels as needed.
A dry, absorbent, cleaning compound may be used as a substitute
to accelerate drying time.
Many fiber manufacturers provide a toll-free cleaning assistance
and advice (consult your warranty), or contact Knight Kare
for assistance.
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